We are grateful to have attended the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025, held in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland from 16–20 November at the Aotea Centre. WIPCE is one of the world’s largest and most significant gatherings of Indigenous educators, knowledge holders, advocates, and community leaders.

This year, Tranby was proudly represented by Dr Belinda Russon (CEO), Katherine Stone (Yanalangami Program Manager), Lisa Sarzin (Relationships and Partnerships), and Aunty Corina Norman (Board Member) who travelled to Aotearoa to share space, knowledge, and connection with Indigenous Nations from around the world.

The WIPCE Conference involved a powerful group, with thousands of delegates to explore Indigenous-led educational models, community-driven systems change, and the vital role of culture in lifelong learning. Across the week, our Tranby team engaged in workshops, panel discussions, and yarning circles that centred Indigenous voices, Indigenous futures, and the global movement for educational justice.

Our team returned home inspired by the shared strength, resilience, and brilliance of Indigenous peoples worldwide and with renewed energy to grow programs that empower our communities, especially through Yanalangami.

Tranby, and our Yanalangami program are excited to carry forward the relationships and learnings sparked at WIPCE 2025. We extend deep gratitude to our hosts in Aotearoa and to all the knowledge-holders who shared their stories.

As we continue our work in First Nations women’s leadership and community empowerment, gatherings like WIPCE remind us that Indigenous solidarity is global and that our movements for justice, healing, and self-determination are strongest when we walk together.